Diseases
USDA working to destroy imported flowers linked to Ralstonia
Federal officials are working with greenhouses in 39 states to destroy infected pink geraniums and prevent an invasive bacterium from infecting vegeta... more »
Study ongoing to determine if potato plants are sick or just thirsty
Federal and Texas researchers are studying irrigation scheduling and a potential for water savings in potato plants at the Conservation and Production... more »
Potato brown rot bacteria found in Michigan greenhouse
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of Ralstonia solanacear... more »
Improving phosphite performance for pink rot control
Pink rot, caused by the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora erythroseptica, can cause significant problems in potato production. Pink rot is typically more... more »
University of Idaho researchers offer tips on potato disease, harvesting, irrigation
Educational sessions were packed as potato growers learned about strategies to fight crop diseases at the 52nd Idaho Potato Conference, hosted by the... more »
Summit Agro launches new website, fungicide for late blight, fusarium, rhizoctonia
Summit Agro USA has launched a new website designed from the ground up to be a solutions-centric tool for growers, dealers, consultants and PCAs. "... more »
Potato plants most at risk of PVY during first three weeks
Potato virus Y is the most economically important and devastating aphid-transmitted virus, affecting both tuber yield and quality. The virus is also a... more »
Wilbur-Ellis launches Embrece-EA crop protection performance booster
Wilbur-Ellis Co. has launched Embrece-EA, a blend of surfactants designed to elevate the performance of fungicides, insecticides and miticides ... more »
Study shows placement of fumigant metam sodium key to effectiveness
Decades of proven results show that the widely used soil fumigant metam sodium is a reliable tool for suppressing weeds, diseases and nematodes. Bu... more »
Powdery scab focus of next World Potato Congress webinar
The next World Potato Congress webinar will address the topic of powdery scab. “Powdery Scab — Integrated Disease Management and Reducing R... more »
